Chapter 293(1/2)
Shen Pei arrested Xu You's family in Yecheng.
According to the verification, Xu You's family accepted bribes and was suspected of being corrupt and abused by the law. In the eyes of most people, Xu You's family must have been instructed by Xu You. Yuan Shao was dissatisfied with Xu You, and after receiving the letter from the review, he was extremely angry.
"Ziyuan, you'd better go back and take good care of your family."
Yuan Shao sternly scolded Xu You, which made Xu You feel ashamed.
He didn't expect that his family would still have internal strife at this time. The sudden capture of his family was undoubtedly because he had the intention to suppress him. Xu You was not a greedy person, but he was humiliated in public and was extremely angry.
After leaving the big tent, Xu You became less and less happy the more he thought about it...
He suddenly felt that Yuan Shao was not the wise ruler he imagined! Or rather, Yuan Shao is no longer the friend who was running around back then, and has long changed.
That's right, Yuan Shao is now in a big way and has a lot of talents under his tent.
But what?
Although he has many talents, he cannot fully possess his talents, and there are many factions and fight against each other. If Shen Pei takes over Xu You's family in normal times, Xu You may not take it seriously and may even cooperate. However, in the face of this great enemy, he is giving advice for Yuan Shao in front, but someone behind him is planning how to plot against him. This feeling is really uncomfortable and even less hopeful.
The more Xu You thought about it, the more angry he felt.
He sat alone in the military tent, his face gloomy and gloomy, and after a long time he suddenly made up his mind.
Well, since Yuan Shao treats me like this, don’t blame me for being ruthless... How could he defeat Cao Cao if he let his subordinates fight in such an internal strife?
Cao Cao is indeed at a disadvantage at present, but his subordinates are in a group and working together.
After thinking twice, Xu You gritted his teeth and walked out of the big tent.
At this time, it was already late.
In the Yuan army camp, there was silence.
Xu You walked out of the gate without much obstruction.
He took advantage of the night and quietly left the Yuan army camp and headed straight to the Cao army camp.
At this time, Cao Cao was having a headache for food and grass. When he learned that Xu You came, he was stunned at first, and then he seemed to understand something. He ran out of the tent barefoot and tired.
"Ziyuan, you finally come to see me!"
Cao Cao and Xu You had a very good relationship in their early years.
However, with Xu You later following Yuan Shao, the two of them had fewer contacts.
When Xu You suddenly saw Cao Cao's appearance, he couldn't help but laugh.
Before he could speak, Cao Cao had already come to him. He grabbed Xu You's hand and walked towards the central army's tent.
After sitting down in the big tent, Cao Cao did not ask why Xu You came, but just talked to him about the past when he was in Luoyang.
Xu You laughed in his heart and suddenly said, "Meng De, now that you are so nervous about the war with Benchu, do you have a chance of winning?"
Cao Cao was stunned and looked at Xu You for a while without answering.
He was also thinking about why Xu You suddenly came to visit late at night?
Seeing that Cao Cao didn't say anything, Xu You sighed softly. He told Cao Cao about his own experience, and then changed the subject and said, "I'm here to join Meng De. But I don't know if Meng De can accept it?"
Cao Cao was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "I hope my son will be far away, as if I had been waiting for the rain for a long time."
"Now Mengde and Benchu have been in Guandu for several months. If they continue to fight, I am afraid that Mengde will not be able to continue.
Although Meng De and Uncle Liu joined forces, causing him to rage Youzhou. Uncle Liu seems to have no roots after all. Even if he occupied Youzhou, it would be difficult to restrain too much power. If Meng De wants to win, he needs to fight and decide quickly. I have a plan to make Meng De defeat Yuan Shao."
Cao Cao quickly sat upright and said with a respectful look on his face: "I hope to hear it carefully."
Xu You closed his eyes and showed a hint of hesitation.
After a long time, he said, "I was also tired after fighting for several months.
Meng De intercepted the grain road several times, which also made him feel embarrassed. Not long ago, he ordered people to escort a batch of grain and grass from Jizhou and hoard it in the Old Market and Wuchao. This batch of grain and grass can ensure that there will be no worries about grain and grass by the beginning of the year, and then he will have no worries and will attack with all his strength.
By then, Meng De will inevitably be under great pressure.
I have a plan. The ancient city and Wuchao granaries are the food and grass of Yuan Shao’s 100,000 troops. Meng De can attack lightly at night and intercept Wuchao granaries... If Wuchao can be captured, Yuan Shao will have a food and grass crisis. Even if he wants to recruit from Jizhou, he will not be able to raise enough food and grass for 100,000 people in the short term. In this way, the Yuan army will inevitably have a great morale! Meng De only needs to order people to defend the camp to the death, so he can guarantee a complete victory."
Cao Cao's heart skipped a beat, and a light flashed in his eyes.
"You can tell from afar who guards Wuchao?"
"The guardian of Wuchao is the general of Yuan Shao, Lu Weihuang... Speaking of which, I have always had a friendship with Lu Weihuang. If Meng De believed me, I would tell you to surrender."
Cao Cao was immediately energetic and nodded repeatedly.
He could see that Xu You was sincerely coming... After thinking for a while, he made a decision and ordered Lejin to ban Xun You and the other two to take charge of Cao's camp. Cao Cao personally led his troops, took Xiahou Dun as the vanguard, led five thousand light cavalry, and rushed to Wuchao with Xu You overnight...
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Zhuo County, government office.
Liu Chuang sat upright on the yamen hall, looking carefully at Zhuge Jin sitting beside him.
Zhuge Jin's figure is not as tall and strong as Zhuge Liang. His slightly thin body exudes a bit of a weak bookish spirit.
Between eyes and eyebrows, you can see some similarities with Zhuge Liang.
But if you look closely, you will find that his appearance is quite different from Zhuge Liang.
How to say it?
Zhuge Jin does not have the heroic spirit of Zhuge Liang, and his words are a bit restrained.
Lu Xun, who was sitting in Zhuge Jin's attack, looked calm. Although he was not old, he showed strong confidence in every move.
"What's wrong with Ziyu coming here?"
When Liu Chuang was observing Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Jin was also secretly looking at Liu Chuang.
This was the first time he saw Liu Chuang, and he was extremely curious. Speaking of which, he and Liu Chuang were relatives and Liu Chuang’s brother-in-law. But for some reason, he felt extremely nervous in front of Liu Chuang. Especially when Liu Chuang’s eyes fell on him, Zhuge Jin felt an inexplicable fear arose.
"Uncle, Jin came to Youzhou here and was sent by my second son.
The second son often mentioned the name of the emperor's uncle, saying that he was very kind to the emperor's uncle back then and gained a lot. The Sun family in Jiangdong has always been loyal to the Han Dynasty and had many friendships with the emperor's uncle for many years. Unfortunately, the eldest son was instigated by a traitor, and the relationship between the two families was damaged. The second son always mentioned this matter. He was quite indignant and even thought it was regretful... Now the eldest son was harmed by a small child. The second son was young and took charge of the six counties and eighty-one counties in Jiangdong at the age of twentieth, and felt a huge responsibility. Therefore, he ordered me to come. I hope to get the understanding of the emperor's uncle."
Zhuge Jin's attitude was extremely low, and it also showed Sun Quan's attitude.
Liu Chuang was stunned at first, then he understood the whole story, and a smile appeared on his face.
"A few years ago, when I first met Bo Fu, I reminded him that he was careless and unprepared. He died sooner or later at the hands of ordinary men... Unexpectedly, his words came true. Zhongmou was magnanimous and elegant, and I praised him very much. But now I am far away in Liaodong. How can I help Zhongmou?"
Zhuge Jin's face changed, revealing a bit of bitterness.
He could hear that Liu Chuang was actually quite dissatisfied with Sun.
No wonder. When he was in Guangling, if Sun Ce hadn't turned against him at the last minute, how could Liu Chuang take such a big risk and go to Xudu to be a prisoner at the ranks?
Although from the situation at that time, whether Sun Ce had turned against him or not, Liu Chuang had to go to Xu Du and his rank.
But in my heart, I feel a little uncomfortable...
Now, Jiaozhou Shixie is eyeing Yuzhang. Liu Chuang's uncle Liu Yong has sent troops to Taishan to lead the mountain several times and stationed in Yuzhang River, posing a great threat to Jiangdong. If it weren't for the sparse population and insufficient troops. In addition, the road was difficult to travel from Jiaozhou, so food and grass could not be sustained. It is impossible for Liu Yong to have crossed the Yuzhang River and fought under Luling City, directly threatening the safety of Yuzhang County.
This situation is undoubtedly a huge trouble for Sun Quan, who was the first to take charge of Jiangdong.
What Sun Quan needs most now is stability... But if Yuzhang cannot stabilize, it may cause chaos in other counties.
Contact the state?
Liu Yong is now appointed as the captain of Longchuan and is a prefect of Nanhai County. He can be said to be a man who is at the gate of the pass, and tens of thousands of men cannot be opened.
Shi Xie also attached great importance to Liu Yong, even to the point of obeying the rules. With the relationship between Shi Xie and Liu Chuang's family, and Liu Chuang's continuous growth, he has now dominated Youzhou and has become a vague power of a prince. Shi Xie will not turn against Liu Chuang at this time...
It is said that since the beginning of the year, Shi Xie has increased trade with Liaodong.
A large number of Wuwan people captured by Liu Chuang were sent to Jiaozhou continuously, and Shi Xie also sent Jiaozhou's supplies to Liaodong.
There is no conflict of interest between the two sides, and there is also a friendship between the world, and a solid alliance has been formed.
Of course, Sun Quan knew that if he wanted to stop the attack in Jiaozhou, Liu Chuang had to come forward to make peace, otherwise Shi Xie would not be able to stop Liu Yong.
Zhuge Jin hesitated and continued: "Although the emperor is in Liaodong, his reputation has already reached Jiaozhi.
If the emperor's uncle is willing to say peace, I believe that the prefect of Shixie will definitely give the emperor a little bit of a shame... I, from Jiangdong, will definitely be grateful to the emperor for this."
Liu Chuang was silent!
He closed his eyes and pretended to be meditated.
After a moment, he said, "I can come forward for this matter.
But this is a big event, and I still need to discuss it with others... Now Kong Ming is far away in Shanggu, I have ordered him to rush back immediately. Why not do this? After Kong Ming comes back, I will discuss it with him before making a decision. Ziyu came from the sea and traveled a long distance, which must be very hard. Why not stay here for two days and see the scenery of the north of the border... Haha, although the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful, the scenery of the north of the border is unique."
Speaking of this, Zhuge Jin also knew that he could not force him too much.
Since Liu Chuang said that he could discuss it, it means that he still has some good feelings for Jiangdong.
At that moment, he and Lu Xun stood up and said goodbye.
Liu Chuang sent the two out of the Yatang, and looked at the backs of his two people, a trace of light flashed in his eyes.
Lu Xun was very low-key, but Liu Chuang could see that Lu Xun seemed to have something to say... It seems that the situation in Jiangdong is even more complicated than expected. Liu Chuang stood on the porch with his hands behind his back, and after a while, the corners of his mouth curled up, and a strange smile appeared on his face.
That night, Zhuo County was banned at night.
To be continued...